This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Cloth Hands, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Shazzrah in Molten Core.
| Drop | Shazzrah in Molten Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #58152 | Netherstorm 33.0, 64.2 |
The game's collection data lists Arcanist Gloves as sold by a vendor NPC in Netherstorm. The vendor stands at 33.0, 64.2 on the Netherstorm map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #58152 | Netherstorm | 33.0, 64.2 | /way #109 33.0 64.2 | 100 |
Netherstorm 1 placement
VendorVendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
Arcanist Gloves is one of 8 pieces of Arcanist Regalia, alongside Arcanist Belt, Arcanist Bindings and Arcanist Crown and others. Bonuses activate at 3 pieces, 5 pieces and 8 pieces equipped.
In Classic Era it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 1g 73s 22c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 1g 40s 10c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 1g 40s 10c. In MoP Classic it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 1g 40s 10c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 40s 88c |
| Classic Era | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1g 73s 22c |
| The Burning Crusade | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1g 40s 10c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1g 40s 10c |
| MoP Classic | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1g 40s 10c |
In the Appearances collection, Arcanist Gloves is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 4947. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Arcanist Gloves.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Arcanist Gloves in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (15 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Arcanist Gloves suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Arcanist Gloves (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Hands slot, from item level 27 to 32.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcanist Gloves (this item) | 29 | 25 | +6 Versatility, +8 Stamina, +3 Intellect, +2 Fire Resistance. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Glacial Gloves | 29 | 25 | +8 Stamina, +3 Intellect, +7 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
| High Councillor's Gloves | 29 | 23 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Resplendent Gauntlets | 29 | 23 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Eternal Gloves | 29 | 24 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Runecloth Gloves | 28 | 21 | +8 Versatility, +8 Stamina, +6 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
 Bonecaster's Gloves | 28 | 22 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Celestial Handwraps | 28 | 22 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Soulcloth Gloves | 31 | 27 | +5 Stamina, +3 Intellect, +3 Versatility, +7 Arcane Resistance. Crafted with Outland Tailoring | Not listed |
| Highborne Gloves | 27 | 21 | +9 Versatility, +8 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Anger-Spark Gloves | 32 | 27 | +5 Haste, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Anger-Spark Gloves has the highest item level here (32).
Next item levels up from Arcanist Gloves among Armor > Cloth, Hands slot: Grips of the Failed Immortal (item level 37), Vicious Embersilk Gloves (item level 37), Waterfall Handwraps (item level 38), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Silk Handguards (item level 39) and Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Mooncloth Gloves (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Arcanist Gloves among Armor > Cloth, Hands slot: Black Mageweave Gloves (item level 23), Lunar Handwraps (item level 23), Aurora Gloves (item level 22), Twilight Gloves (item level 21) and Conjurer's Gloves (item level 21).
Arcanist Gloves is part of the transmog set Arcanist Regalia (Mage only). The other 9 pieces:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Arcanist Gloves is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 58152 stands in Netherstorm at map coordinates 33.0, 64.2.
Arcanist Gloves uses icon file 132948, which 47 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Gloves of Prophecy ID 16812 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Devout Gloves ID 16692 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Netherwind Gloves ID 16913 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Handguards of Transcendence ID 16920 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Marshal's Silk Gloves ID 16440 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Marshal's Dreadweave Gloves ID 17584 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Marshal's Satin Gloves ID 17608 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Bloodsoaked Gauntlets ID 19894 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16801 (16796 to 16806) were usually added in the same batch as Arcanist Gloves: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Arcanist Leggings ID 16796 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Arcanist Mantle ID 16797 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Arcanist Robes ID 16798 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Arcanist Bindings ID 16799 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Arcanist Boots ID 16800 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Arcanist Belt ID 16802 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Felheart Slippers ID 16803 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Felheart Bracers ID 16804 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Felheart Gloves ID 16805 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Felheart Belt ID 16806 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 16801 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Arcanist Gloves is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Arcanist Gloves next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Arcanist Gloves
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
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